Homelessness Prevention System

The Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) program provides assistance to low-income families or individuals in the County of Santa Clara who are at risk of losing their housing.  Services include temporary financial assistance, legal support, case management and other services. For more information on the program and how to get services please visit: https://preventhomelessness.org/. To find out if you qualify, you can schedule a 'pre-screening' appointment by calling 408- 926-8885, emailing info@preventhomelessness.org, or contacting any of the participating agencies listed on the HPS program flyer. All agencies on the flyer can assist Santa Clara residents. They are no longer limited by zip code. We recommend starting with these agencies:

• The Salvation Army 408-282-1165
• Sunnyvale Community Services 408-738-4321

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program

TBRA provides housing assistance in the form of deposits and rental subsidies for up to 12 months, along with case management services, to low-income homeless households, households at risk of homelessness, or those fleeing domestic violence. Families with children are given preference.

To be eligible to receive assistance, families must:

• have a household income at or below 60% AMI (1 person - $85,680, 2 people - $85,538 3 people - $96,360, 4 people - $107,040, 5 people - $115,620);
• reside in the City of Santa Clara or have proof of a last permanent address in the City of Santa Clara, or
• currently work in the City of Santa Clara or have a verifiable job offer in the City of Santa Clara; or
• have children in Santa Clara schools.

Interested parties may contact Abode Services at 510-657-7409. Participants will be assessed through the County’s Coordinated Assessment (i.e., VI-SPDAT) to assess their vulnerability and determine if other services are needed. Households will then be placed into the County Queue for referral to Santa Clara’s TBRA program if appropriate.

Mobile Shower & Laundry Services

Through a partnership with WeHOPE, the City provides weekly mobile shower and laundry services for unsheltered individuals. Dignity on Wheels sets up every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Marsalli Park.   VTA Bus Lines 22, 59, and 60 stop near the corner of El Camino Real and Lafayette Street for easy access to these services.  Dignity on Wheels will provide hot showers, free laundry service, and connections to other support services. Download the Dignity on Wheels Flyer.

Review the Santa Clara Police Department Response to Homeless and Unstably Housed

Non-Profit Agencies

If you are in search of homeless assistance and prevention programs, you may reach out to the following agencies: